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Morningside of Dalton

Morningside of Dalton is an assisted living community in Dalton, GA.

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2470 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, GA 30720

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4.8 from 47 reviews
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Overall Review of Morningside of Dalton

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Caring, responsive staff shows up

Residents and families consistently describe staff who are friendly, attentive, and focused on care.

Across the reviews, residents and families repeatedly mention staff being friendly and helpful, and going out of their way to meet needs. Several reviewers also highlight oversight and follow-through, including help with day-to-day support and attention to safety. While most experiences are positive, one review reports serious breakdowns with care coordination and medications, which is the main outlier.

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Activities and resident engagement stand out

Many reviewers point to frequent activities and engagement that help residents stay active.

A recurring theme is how much is going on day-to-day, including scheduled activities and social time with other residents. Some families also describe special events and group gatherings, and others mention religious devotions, music, and outings as part of the routine. One resident describes a regular schedule and support for appointments when transportation isn’t possible.

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Food quality and special diets

Meals are a noticeable part of the experience, with residents mentioning both quality and dietary handling.

Multiple reviews say the food is very good or excellent and that residents generally enjoy eating. At the same time, the reviews include at least one concern about the community’s ability to follow specific dietary needs, including gluten-related restrictions. The community also offers meal preparation and service and supports special diets as part of care services.

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Assisted living support for daily needs

Assisted living support is a recurring reason families choose this community.

Reviews often connect the move to needing help with daily living, and several families mention assistance with bathing, dressing, and other support. Others also describe medication oversight and staff coordination around health care needs. In one critical review, medication administration and coordination are specifically called out as problems, making care reliability the main caveat in the set.

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Home-like atmosphere and upkeep

Reviews frequently describe a clean, comfortable environment with a home-like feel.

Several reviewers mention cleanliness and a well-kept property, along with an overall atmosphere that feels like home. Residents and families also describe comfortable common spaces and welcoming interactions when they visit. One low-rated review complains about hygiene and maintenance issues, including smells, laundry problems, and water leaking, which stands out against the broader cleanliness feedback.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 48 resident community capacity 48 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Lovell (25 miles away) Lovell (25 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Dalton, Georgia offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With multiple cafes, restaurants, pharmacies, and physicians within a short driving distance, residents can easily access essential resources. Additionally, the proximity to parks and places of worship provides opportunities for recreation and spiritual well-being. The presence of transportation services and a nearby hospital ensures easy access to medical care when needed. Overall, this part of Dalton offers convenience and a sense of community that can be beneficial for seniors looking for a comfortable living environment.

Cafes

  • Pour-O-Joe's (1.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (2.1 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (2.7 miles)
  • Las Palmas (2.8 miles)
  • Red Lobster (2.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.9 miles)
  • Jersey Mike's (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Mill Creek Center PC (2.2 miles)
  • Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine PC (2.5 miles)
  • Shaw Family Health Center (2.6 miles)
  • Peds Care, PC (2.6 miles)
  • Dalton Optometry (4 miles)
  • North Georgia Surgery and Comprehensive Breast Center (4.5 miles)
  • Franklin Dental (4.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Kroger Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Family Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • Dart Drugs & Surgical (5 miles)
  • Professional Pharmacy (5.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.1 miles)
  • Valu-Rite Pharmacy (5.3 miles)

Parks

  • Lakeshore Park Stadium (2.9 miles)
  • The Spot Park Downtown Dalton (4.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Southern Baptist Convention (4.3 miles)
  • First Baptist Church Of Dalton (4.3 miles)
  • Eastbrook Baptist Church (5.1 miles)
  • Mountain Ridge Baptist Church (5.2 miles)
  • Mt Vernon United Methodist Church (5.2 miles)

Transportation

  • City Cab (4.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC CLASSIC Walnut Square 12 (4.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hamilton Medical Center (5 miles)
  • Turner Maternal & Infant Care Center (5 miles)
  • Hamilton Medical Center (5.4 miles)

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